Fender custom vibrolux reverb amplifier usa guitars. Fender vintage modified amps 68 custom vibrolux reverb. Fender custom vibrolux reverb owners manual pdf download. Unfollow fender custom vibrolux reverb to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The 68 custom vibrolux reverb amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of fender s late60s silverface amps. Reverb bump plug n play jayco fender vibrolux reverb 50s, 60s and 70s nickel reverb cable set. Anyway, i am an old gadget freak at heart and love these high tech amp features. Saw this 68 custom vibrolux reverb at the local long and mcquade, so i arranged to rent it for a week. Sony hcdmx500i 20 bookshelf receiver and speakers reverb.
The power tube compliment is 12ax7s and one 12at7 in the preamp section, and a pair of 6l6s in the power section. Leo fender was right, and since 1946, his innovations have changed the world. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar combo amplifier. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb service manual pdf download. The 1968 vibrolux reverb featured a unique 2x10 speaker configuration, which delivered snappy twang and big tube tone, while still incorporating worldclass. Custom 68 sound and style the guitarist with an eye and ear for late60s fender silverface style will love the 68 custom vibrolux reverb, which. Fender 65 twin reverb vintage reissue guitar combo. I honestly didnt think i would like the sound of 10 speakers for guitar. I tried the 68 custom deluxe and vibrolux back to back, i felt the deluxe reverb had more headroom than the vibro. When the hiss or lack of midrange control bugs me too much, i switch to a 65 ri twin. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb tube guitar combo. I m looking for replacement speakers for my 68 custom vibrolux reverb.
Compact and robust, this reiteration boasts the same 6l6 tubepowered 40 watts of power with a pair of 10 jensen p10r speakers with the dynamic range to sing or scream based on. Fender custom vibrolux reverb 40 w, 2x10 at gear4music. Made for ipod pin change, play and controlgloss black finish easytouse button layo. Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. The stock speakers werent bad, but i was on a speaker kick and decided to change them. Turn it up when you want to soar, or turn your guitar down to play clean with this superresponsive all tube amp. The deluxe was very sweet and warm, i just wish it was 30 watts. It is suggested that you read this manual thoroughly to understand all the features and functions of your new amplifier. The 1968 vibrolux reverb featured a unique 2x10 speaker configuration, which. Due to the manufacture of these amps which are hard wired with specific uk plugs fitted, they are for sale in the uk only. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 35watt 2x10 tube combo. In a special twist, both channels boast reverb and tremolo, and the custom channel has a modified bass man tone stack that modern players greater tonal flexibility with pedals. Guitar, bass, and other instrument amplification discussed here.
Review the fender custom vibrolux reverb sweetwater. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb vintage modified series. It had a printed circuit board, the reverb wasnt great, and it didnt have the tone i was looking for. Fender 2275000000 68 custom vibrolux reverb back fender. The 68 custom vibrolux reverbs dual 10 celestion ten 30 speakers also deliver a more distinctively rock n roll flavour. Questions about the fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 35watt 2x10 sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar world australia. I was going to get the fender 65 deluxe reverb ri or the custom vibrolux reverb amp around the same price range as this. As you know fender builds a tough product whether its a guitar or an amp and i have a fondness for every product ive owned with the exception of ss amps. Custom 68 sound and style the guitarist with an eye and ear for late60s fender silverface style will love the 68 custom vibrolux reverb, which honors the classic look and great sound of that eras amps. This 35watt tonal weapon is locked, loaded and ready to rock. Fender amplifiers such as the blues junior and the fender twin, deluxe reverb are some of the most popular fender valve amplifiers. Ive got a custom fender vibrolux reverb thats giving me trouble. We stock a full range of acoustic and electric guitars.
You can also follow fender on facebook, twitter, instagram, or youtube. Fender s 68 custom vibrolux reverb alltube guitar combo delivers 35 watts of late60s silverface mojo perfect for studio work and the gamut of smaller venues. We hold a selection of amplifiers from frontman right through to the usa tube amplifiers for a range of applications and price points. Thats all available in the 2x10 68 custom vibrolux reverb, too, which also has. The typical speakers in these fender reissue amps are known to be bright, jensen p10r, c12n, c12k. Vibrolux reverb clone speaker choices telecaster guitar. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb1968 was a transitional year for fender amps.
Fender fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 35w 2x10 combo guitar. Fender custom vibrolux reverb transformer upgrades fromel. It was in this era that models like the twin reverb and the vibrolux hit their peak, helping to define rock music along the way. Custom vibrolux reverb club discussion in amp owners clubs started by percy, apr 16, 20. In a special twist, both channels boast reverb and tremolo, and the custom channel has a modified bassman tone stack that gives modern players greater tonal flexibility with pedals. With a silverandturquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the vibrolux reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the compact, gigready amp of choice for pros and amateurs everywhere. Shotgun microphones camera microphones ipad iphone microphones microphone accessories. Leo fender was tinkering with speakers and amplifiers in a little shop in fullerton, california. Like all silverface amps, the vibrolux reverb was modified in the cbs periods to increase the clean headroom. Theres very little, if anything to dislike about the 68 custom vibrolux reverb. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. More recently, he started bringing a silverface fender princeton reverb, the dr, and a nonreverb bf fender deluxe amp. The vibrato has all the warmth you expect from a fender amp and being able to share it across both channels is a lovely touch that many users will appreciate, especially if they plan to use pedals in the front end.
Help needed choosing replacement speakers for vibrolux. Usually, hed bring a tweed fender vibrolux, a tweed fender harvard, and a blackface fender deluxe reverb. Page 1 t h e s o u n t h a t c r e a t e s l e g e n d s custom vibrolux reverb owner s manual pn 048993 page 2 moisture. Fender vibrolux for sale in uk 37 used fender vibroluxs. The guitarist with an eye and ear for late60s fender silverface style will love the 68 custom deluxe reverb, which honors the classic look and great sound of that eras amps. I swapped out one for the eminence legend and love the tone, the legend is a bit darker than the ten 30 which are rock and roll voiced and break up sooner so together they make a nice tone. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp. Most silverface models convert to a better bias adjustment circuit for improved tone and longer power tube life for your silverface fender amp. Ten inch speaker comparison in a fender custom vibrolux. Ive opened two sf vibrolux reverbs and two bf vibrolux reverbs and ive always preferred american voiced speakers in my fender amps. First, i wanted to figure out what speakers i had in this amp to begin with. This amp is a member of the vintage modified series, so its packing cool surprises. I recently purchased a 95 fender custom vibrolux reverb and it was not the cleanest of amps from abuse.
Dont settle for a mediocre reissue when you can tap into vintage fender mojo with a few fromel mods. Apr 07, 2014 for some time now my 1966 fender vibrolux has been developing what is called cone cry. Guitar world australia is the leading music store in australia. I agree the new pcb custom vibrolux reverb amp owes much more to the old vibroverb. The voice coil and suspension were enhanced to increase the powerhandling capability and provide custom voicing. Fender forums view topic vibrolux reverb bf speakers. Fender custom vibrolux reverbamp combo musicians friend. Reverb are eminence replicas of the 50s jensen p10 10 speakers.
Custom vibrolux reverb is painstakingly built, one at a time, by a. I have the 68 custom vibrolux reverb reissue that came with the celestion ten 30s. The 68 custom vibrolux reverb amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of fenders late60s silverface amps. He also believed he could streamline the manufacturing process. Both channels normal, bright have access to the tube reverb and vibrato, which you can control with the included 2button footswitch. All of the caps are replaced with high quality audio grade caps that are specially chosen for great tone, reliability, and accurate fit in your custom vibrolux reverb. The fender custom vibrolux reverb is a company classic brought back from the past with the features that made this model famous and new tweaks for todays players. Fender 68 vibrolux custom reverb guitar amp bailey brothers.
This is one of the new versions fender came out with last year. Buy the best padded amp covers and speaker covers in the business. Mar 01, 2011 ten inch speaker comparison in a fender custom vibrolux reverb amppart 4. Usa custom vibrolux reverb reissue, about ten years old but hardly used, in excellent condition. The 85watt at 4 ohms reissue 65 twin reverb features four 6l6 groove tubes output tubes, four 12ax7 preamp tubes, two 12at7 preamp tubes, two 12 8ohm jensen c12k speakers, dual channels normal and vibrato, fender reverb, vibrato, twobutton reverb and vibrato onoff footswitch, tiltback legs, black textured vinyl covering and silver. The fender custom vibrolux reverb is a modern day reissue of the famous blackface amp. Fender custom vibrolux reverb fender stratocaster guitar. The drivers in a fender princeton chorus are rated for at least 65 watts apiece the advertised power for each of that amps two output stages. The speakers in the custom vibrolux reverb are eminence replicas of the 50s jensen p10 10 speakers. We sell thousands of durable, padded amp covers or speaker bags.
It sounds like taking a heavy blanket off of your amp. Instead well explore a mod to a blackface fender vibrolux reverb and the thinking behind it. This is included in the blackfacing conversion or can be done to many other amps as a separate mod. I did change the speakers in mine to a weber 10f150 and a 10a125. The 2 button footswitch provided will switch both the vibrato and the reverb on or off. This is one of the reissue blackface models that have been out for a while.
May 27, 2015 beefing up a vintage fender vibrolux reverb this month ive decided to forgo answering a questionnot that i dont have plenty, and thank you for that, loyal readers. More likely, theyre more articulate than the celestions and what youre actually hearing is the nuanced breakup of the custom vibrolux reverb as the output tubes approach compression and od. Jesse, that is an interesting concept and one i havent considered. Fender vintage modified amps 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar amplifier full specifications. Custom vibrolux reverb club fender stratocaster guitar forum. Still has one of its original jensen speakers, and the one that gave up was replaced with one of the blue alnicos made by eminence for fender, the ones they have in the 59 tweed bassman ri. Im hoping to find a custom twin to try out next, i have a feeling it will be my next amp. Fender 68 vibrolux reverb guitar amp wcover 2nd hand collection only.
Fender vibrolux speaker recomendation the gear page. If your fender wants to see 4 ohms vibrolux, pro, twin, some others then plugging in a 4 ohm extension will give you 2 ohms total together with the original speakers and that is ok. First, i have to say i had been considering a fender or a vox ac30 for a while after years of playing harder edged rock through a mesa boogie combo. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb demo fender youtube.
One example is the deluxe reverb, particularly the reissue model. We are a main fender dealer here in the uk and as such all our fender guitar amplifiers are sold with full fender warranty. Me pointing out how silly this incarnation of a vibrolux is wont devalue your fender holdings. Fender custom vibrolux reverb 40 w, 2x10 not a reissue, but a modern interpretation of a classic fender. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb limited edition red. Retrofitting the fender custom vibrolux reverb into a hiss. Two things about older fender amps and katrinatown. Mods by mark moyer original notes in green additional notes by jason mclaren the general intent of these mods are to remove the inherent hiss. Get that classic fender sound with the fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 35 watt 2x10 guitar combo amplifier, a reliable choice among guitarists. We also have amplifiers, keyboards, violins, trumpets, saxophones and school instruments. Buy your fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb tube guitar combo amplifier from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price.
These blue alnico speakers in the vibrolux are wonderful well matched to the amp. The custom deluxe reverb allows the use of reverb and. Retrofitting the fender custom vibrolux reverb into a hiss free classic. I m very happy with the amp, but i think i can improve the sound by replacing the stock celestion g10r30 speakers. Tuki covers shop padded amp covers and speaker covers. If your fender wants to see 8 ohms princeton, deluxe reverb then plugging a second 8 ohm speaker in is ok. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. For a long time in a sf vibrolux reverb, i ran an eminence 1028 and a jensen c10r. The 023036 is fender s inhouse pn for a specificallydesigned jensen speaker used in the vibrolux reverb. And dont miss fender play, our complete app for learning to play acoustic and electric guitar, bass and ukulele.
Peter green inspired tone les paul, ox4 pickups and a. The custom vibrolux revertamp combo was designed in the fender amp custom shop and built on the regular tube amp line in the u. If the amp feels very bright with few eq possibilities to tame the upper treble you may want to seek darker speakers. The 1968 vibrolux reverb featured a unique 2x10 speaker configuration. I would pick this over any deluxe reverb as the 10 speakers can cut through any mix as well as blend into the back. The fender 68 custom twin reverb is a little bit heavy at 64 pounds, but that is to be expected, with the two speakers and added bracing. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 35w 2x10 combo guitar amplifier. I played regularly for about 25 years with a guy who would bring three or four small fender amps to the gig. The fender custom twin reverbs vintage channel has the rich and ballsy tone of the original, while the custom channel offers a more modern tone. Custom vibrolux this is the model name for warranty claims service manual january 1995 important notice. Ive got a fender vibrolux reverb custom, the early 2000s model black with white knobs, not the newer 68silverface ri model. It features 40 watts of power driving two ten inch speakers. A pedalfriendly hero on stage and in the studio, this reissue combines a carefully crafted knotty pine cabinet with a 12 celestion cream alnico speaker, resulting in an amp that looks as. The deluxe reverb is a fine amp in its own right but the vibrolux reverb is far superior in many different aspects.
This 68 custom vibrolux reverb amp in gunmetal gray covering and silverturquoise grille cloth honors the classic look sound of that eras amps but with some great tonal modifications for. Service manual authorized service center in need of a warranty replacement pcb assembly for this unit should contact the fender customer service call center, and ask to speak to an electronic technician. The fender amp custom shop is dedicated to creating high. Fender 2275000000 68 custom vibrolux reverb big dudes. The speakers have 005379 printed on them and another number which, on both, is partially covered by a round blue sticker on the magnet. Has pin apple connection for iphone but also has a great aux in for listening to music. And yes i understand that the custom means that its not a reissue, its simply a continuation of the failure that they had with that white knob custom vibrolux monstrosity. We stock a wide range of fender guitar amps to buy online or in store. Used, fender vibrolux reverb power, output, choke, fender vibrolux reverb power, output, choke.
Find fender vibrolux and fender vibroverb from a vast selection of guitar amplifiers. Fender custom vibrolux reverb reissue modifications fromel. Its more pronounced when using humbucker guitars, and after experiencing it a lot more lately, i decided to set out on a search to find a decent replacement speaker. So i ripped out the printed circuit board and installed pointtopoint eyelet board photo 2. Custom vibrolux service manual studio sound electronics. Replace, repair and restoregenuine fender parts repair your rig with topquality potentiometers used especially for fender amplifiers, including this direct replacement reverb units used for amplifiers with spring reverb. Fender forums view topic speaker swap in my 68 custom. My best sounding vibrolux s had vintage jensens inside. The unit mounts horizontally to the floor of a cabinet with the open side down. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb amp gunmetal gray fsr limited edition 2channel 35watt 2x10 guitar combo 2016 2017. Basically, its the c10q frame and cone, with the magnet assembly from a c10ps. Summary of contents for fender 68 custom deluxe reverb page 1. With a silverandturquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the deluxe reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the ideal recording and performing amp. Nov 11, 2015 i acquired a fender custom vibrolux reverb i wasnt happy with photo 1.
Customdesign your own fender instrument from your laptop, mobile device or favorite retailer. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb tube amp 2x10 reverb. Fender amplifiers vintage modified 68 custom vibrolux reverb. Genuine fender custom vibrolux reverb, 63 vibroverb. The vibrolux reverb has become a very popular amp since the tonequest report published the article under 40 watt of whoop ass, awarding the vr as the most preferred low wattage fender amp. Modified deluxe reverb alltube circuitry with handwired.
Mercury magnetics transformers are the highest quality transformer upgrades for the custom vibrolux reverb vintage and reissue models and they work exceptionally well to put the final touches on an amp with our modification kits. Ive since added a 66 blackface vibrolux reverb and a dripedge 68 pro reverb. The fender 68 custom deluxe reverb takes the original and adds brilliant features that make it a more versatile amp with myriad tone options. This modernised reissue is dressed in the beautiful silver face cosmetic which houses an updated version of the original circuit. Its had the vibroverb mods done and has the stock jensen alnico speaker which need to go. The blackface fender vibrolux reverb is one of the more desirable amps of the era.
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